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CRIME TIMEGrausame Nachbarschaft: Das Martyrium der Sylvia Likens | Crime TimeCW: Missbrauch von Jugendlichen, häusliche Gewalt, extreme Gewalt | Am 26. Oktober 1965 wird in Indianapolis eine ausgehungerte und mit Wunden übersäte Mädchenleiche in einem Hinterschlafzimmer eines Hauses in der New Yorker Street gefunden. Auf ihrem Bauch ist der Satz geritzt “I’m a prostitute and proud of it”. Es ist die Leiche der 16-jährigen Sylvia Likens, deren monatelanges Martyrium mit dem Tod endete.
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When Women Fly102 Mental Health, Resilience, and Dispelling the Myth of Work-Life Balance with Edy Greenblatt, Shaesta Waiz, Mandy Hickson, Nikki StoneThis compilation episode is for mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and women everywhere who are challenged by work, life, and everything in between. It’s for women pushing to make a difference amid pressure and self-doubt and for those who need support along the way. It’s for anyone who has felt vulnerable but still found the courage to push forward. It is for you. In this special episode, we are featuring four inspiring guests who talk about creating resilience in a high-pressure world, the need to pause and focus on mental health, and how to find happiness and...2022-12-2739 minWhen Women Fly101 Persevere and Become: How to Unlock Life's Outsized ReturnsOur culture repeatedly tells us that the goal is to be the best, and to be the best you need talent or perseverance... but this message could be misleading. What if success isn't found in being the best but in becoming the best? What if becoming the best led to talent, perseverance, and hope instead of the other way around? In this short solo episode, Sylvia flips the script by discussing how becoming the best is truly where our story, growth, and success lie. She joins us to talk about pushing through rejection, doing the work, living...2022-12-2022 minWhen Women Fly100 True Success Requires Serving a Higher Purpose: Melanie Curtis on Challenging Fear and Collective MeaningWelcome to Episode 100 of When Women Fly! To celebrate we go back to where it all began, Episode 1 with skydiver, life coach and writer - the amazing Melanie Curtis. True success—the kind you can sustain over time—demands a different relationship with ambition and action. Mel takes a deep dive into serving a higher purpose and how that gives meaning to life, a healthier, more sustainable model rooted in elevating the human condition. We reflect on the last 2 years, current lives and future goals. Melanie Curtis has jumped out of an airplane over 12...2022-12-131h 25When Women Fly099 Becoming Mom: Transitioning Into Motherhood With Sonya Looney, Kikkan Randall, Kimmy Fasani, Belinda Baggs, and Marissa ColclasureThis is an episode for all women everywhere. If you are finding motherhood hard, this episode is for you. If you are finding it hard to mother yourself, this episode is for you. If you aren't sure motherhood is right for you, this episode is for you too.In this special compilation, we are featuring five rockstar guests who tell their stories of becoming moms. Sonya Looney, professional mountain biker and entrepreneur, talks about shifting her perspective and finding out what's really important in life.Kikkan Randall, Olympic Gold M...2022-12-0656 minWhen Women Fly098 The Hidden History of Women Who Fly, Rebels, Witches, Divas, and Other Archetypal Airborne Females with Serinity Young (2021)Archetypes. Fleeing. Freedom. Flight. And the roles we play. How do we break out of the limiting versions? And why has it always been important for women to express authentic and uncut versions of themselves.Let's take a deeper look at women who fly, modern feminism, and how adventurous women are stitched into a narrative about freedom and control ranging widely through myth, religion, and iconography - this story of 'sky-going females'.In this episode, Sylvia talks to Serinity Young PhD about her astonishing study into women and flight chronicled in the 2018 book, 2022-11-2941 minWhen Women Fly097 A Real Perspective on Moving, Belonging, and Expat Parenting with Shannon Polson of the Grit InstituteShannon Huffman Polson is continuously challenging herself to move out of her comfort zone, whether it’s by flying attack helicopters, climbing the tallest mountain in North America, or speaking in front of hundreds of people. This time, it’s by moving with her family from Washington state to a village nobody’s ever heard of in the mountains of France. And no, she does not speak French… yet, anyway.As one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the male-dominated U.S. Army, Shannon is a person who continuously chooses courage over comfort. Some of her a...2022-11-221h 23When Women Fly096 Cirrus Life & Moxie with Ivy McIver – Visionary, Pilot, Endurance Athlete (2021)In this episode, Sylvia talks with pilot, visionary, and strategist Ivy McIver, the Director of the SR Product Line at Cirrus Aircraft.Ivy talks about parachutes in airplanes, where planes can go and how they can change your life, why training is so critical, the importance of collaboration in the design process, and bringing outrageous innovations to market. They also dig into the psychology of endurance multi-sports and how lessons learned from extreme physical challenges can be applied in other areas of life.Topics Include:- Laser focus in pursuit...2022-11-151h 02When Women Fly095 Equestrian Jan Byyny on Following Your Passion and Making It Your Profession, Recovering from a Life-Altering Accident, and Why Mentoring is MeaningfulAfter discovering her passion at an early age, Jan was determined to put her heart, mind, and soul into riding. She knew that riding was her calling and had no doubts that she would become one of the best in the sport. Everything came into question, however, after a riding accident and subsequent stroke that left Jan unable to speak. Jan was quick to reject the doctors who told her she would never ride again, and she hasn't stopped persevering since. In this conversation, Sylvia and Jan discuss what it takes to continue to pursue...2022-11-0851 minWhen Women Fly094 On Fear, Motherhood, and Mindfulness with Professional Snowboarder and Cancer Survivor Kimmy Fasani (2021)What happens when you have two very big but different dreams vying for your focus? Do you choose one? Or do you risk pursuing both and stretching yourself thin?Meet Kimmy Fasani — Snowboarder. Voice for female athletes. Mother. Mountain Baker. Author. Director of Storytelling @andmother_org. And so much more.Kimmy Fasani has been a pioneer in women’s snowboarding since she became the first female snowboarder to land a double backflip in the park and the powder in 2011. In this episode, Sylvia and Kimmy discuss balancing family life with a busy career. Kimmy shares how...2022-11-011h 04When Women Fly093 Moving, Flying, Change, and Lessons for the En Route with Host, Sylvia WinterIn this solo episode, Sylvia shares what prompted her to move her family and three kids across the ocean to Switzerland. She digs into the challenges they've faced, her house rules for change, and three strategies she's developed for a happier, healthier, and more grounded approach to change.Sylvia also responds to listener questions about her past, her current career ambitions, flying in Europe, and much more.Topics Include:- How COVID helped Sylvia reset and prioritize- Moving across the ocean to Switzerland- Sylvia's 3 house rules for change2022-10-2527 minWhen Women Fly092 The Story of Shaesta Waiz: An Afghan Refugee Who Flew Around the World in a Single-Engine AircraftShaesta Waiz is an American pilot, the first female certified civilian pilot born in Afghanistan and the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft (new records being set every year). This is a fascinating and unfolding story about rising from adversity and discovering what is possible. Flying is closely linked to freedom and opportunity. If you could circumnavigate the globe in an aircraft with one message, what would it be?Shaesta has a burning desire to help others like her – underserved as a youth - to work hard, nev...2022-10-181h 00When Women Fly091 An Officer, Not a Gentleman: The Story of Pioneering Fighter Pilot Mandy HicksonMandy’s hope of becoming a fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force was once an impossible dream. When Mandy first became interested in flying, women were not permitted to fly in the military. But the tides turned for Mandy when the rules were finally changed to allow women to fly on the front lines. Her dream was now within reach, but the challenges had only just begun.Mandy’s story is one that is already having an impact on future generations. In this episode, you will hear Sylvia and Mandy talk about the earl...2022-10-111h 18When Women Fly090 Lessons On Mindset, Determination and the Turtle Effect from Olympic Gold Medalist Nikki Stone (2020)When Nikki Stone injured her back in 1996, the pain was so excruciating that she couldn't stand for more than 15 minutes at a time. Bedridden by her spine injury, Nikki was advised by 10 different doctors to give up on her dreams of Olympic gold as it was unlikely she would ever ski again.Two years later at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Nikki would go on to become the first American to win a gold medal as an inverted aerial skier, solidifying her future as a US National Ski Hall of Famer. Nikki's story is one of...2022-10-0436 minWhen Women Fly089 Ask Me Anything with Host Sylvia Winter: Trusting Your Gut, Finding Your Flow, and Walking Through Life with Flight as a MetaphorJoin Sylvia in her first ask me anything episode of Season 3 as she responds to audience questions about her life, flying, and the metaphor of flight.In this episode, Sylvia shares what it was like growing up in the Midwest. She shares how the seed was planted early in her life to eventually live in a French-speaking country, what it was like traveling abroad with her husband and three kids, how becoming a mother changed her approach to flying, and more. Topics Include:- The early life of Sylvia Winter...2022-09-2728 minWhen Women Fly088 Creating Space for Deep Healing, Connection, and Nature with Eliza Kerr - Climber, Surfer, Ayurvedic Specialist (2020)Today's guest is Eliza Kerr from Yosemite, California. Eliza has been leading people on adventures in the outdoors for more than 30 years in Tibet, Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, and Yosemite. She is a leading light, climber, surfer, yogi, guide, mom, and just an awesome soul. Her story is about a connection with the outdoors in both body and mind.Eliza is also the co-founder of Balanced Rock whose mission is to inspire health and wellbeing through deepening connection to nature and spirit through workshops, trips, and community programs. She is a certified Ayurvedic specialist and practices Ayurvedic medicine...2022-09-2044 minWhen Women Fly087 Secrets to a High Performance Life with Sonya Looney - World Champion Mountain Biker, Entrepreneur and MotherSonya Looney is a professional mountain biker and racing cyclist who has competed in over 20 countries and has over 25 career wins including a World Championship, UCI Wins, and USA National Championships.With such an impressive resumé, you may be surprised to hear Sonya say that achievements don't lead to happiness, and that the validation she sought as a professional athlete pales in comparison to the community she's found and the relationships she's formed – particularly as a mother.Sonya is still out competing and winning races, but her mission has shifted from achievement to helping people be...2022-09-1351 minWhen Women Fly086 Surfing, Science, and Storytelling with National Geographic Explorer Shannon Switzer Swanson (2021)Today's episode features Shannon Switzer Swanson, a National Geographic Explorer, marine social ecologist, and surfer who explores the intersection of storytelling, research, art, and science.As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.In this episode, Sylvia and Shannon discuss modern-day "exploration" and the role of women and the BIPOC community in redefining it. Shannon is not discouraged or dissuaded by the complexities in...2022-09-0648 minWhen Women Fly085 Learning to Love the Turbulence with Amelia Rose EarhartAmelia Rose’s parents wanted her to have an aspirational name — one that she could live up to. So, with her dad’s surname, she was given the name Amelia Rose Earhart. Growing up, her name often prompted questions. Is she related to the Amelia Earhart? Will she become a pilot? Finally, after a genealogy test and a newfound inspiration for flight, Amelia Rose thought she was able to answer YES to both of these questions. Years later, however, the news broke. In a “gotcha” moment of journalism, Amelia’s coworker at a news station uncovered th...2022-08-301h 32When Women Fly084 Trapeze Lessons with Burnout and Resilience Coach with Dr. Edy Greenblatt – Entrepreneur, Educator, and Dancer (2021)Today's episode features dance ethnologist, flying trapeze artist, and executive coach Dr. Edy Greenblatt.As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.Sylvia and Edy discuss what people get wrong about work-life balance and burnout. Edy shares with listeners what flying trapeze and dance can teach us about business and relationships, what we can do to avoid burnout, why we need to work with...2022-08-2354 minWhen Women Fly083 The Impact of the Past and the Hope for the Future with Amy SpowartWhat makes one an icon, an idol, an exemplar? What defines our heroes? What does honor and greatness teach us—and why does it matter?Amy Spowart is the president and CEO of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF), where she has worked for over 20 years. Amy grew up in a rural town in Pennsylvania with dreams of traveling the world. At age 21, she took her first flight, but it was years later when she started working as the Special Projects Officer and Historian for the NAHF that she fell in love with aviation. 2022-08-1650 minWhen Women Fly082 Defying Limitations and Daring to Fly with Jessica Cox: The First Armless Pilot in Aviation History (2021)How can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams?As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.In today's episode, we are featuring Jessica Cox.Being born without arms has not deterred Jessica Cox from being an ambitious dream chaser. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Jessica to discuss the remarkable life she's created for herself...2022-08-0950 minWhen Women Fly081 The Aviatrix Mindset: Coach's Corner with Dawn CookIn this short companion episode, Dawn Cook joins us to go deeper on the topics of mindset, motherhood, and slowing down to speed up. Dawn shares the essentials of what she calls the aviatrix mindset, and how asking for help empowers us to be the strongest, boldest versions of ourselves.Topics Include:- The Aviatrix Mindset- Creating a plan of action for your dreams- Commitment and clarity in an uncertain world- Slowing down to speed up- Time management- Asking for help- Motherhood...2022-08-0227 minWhen Women Fly080 A Call to the Mountains and Other Reasons to Fly with Sarah Halas - Ski Guide and Alpine Flight Instructor (2021)As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.Today's episode features Sarah Halas, a flight instructor and mountain guide from Truckee, California. Sarah shares her story of finding flying amongst other pursuits that would bring her deeper into the mountains. Challenging assumptions and defying gender roles from the beginning, Sarah has built her life around a love for exploring and physically pushing limits of en...2022-07-2658 minWhen Women Fly079 Focus, Patience, and Reward: Fly Fishing with Linda Leary of FisheWearToday we continue an exploration of the ways in which we "fly". The facts of our experiences of flight are different. But so many of the emotions we experience along our journeys are remarkably similar.Meet Linda Leary. Entrepreneur. Outdoorswoman. Angler.She learned to fly fish as a child in Maine with her father, an avid fly fisherman. But, Linda noticed she was always having to wear baggy men’s fishing clothing that didn’t make her feel comfortable or confident. This is when her idea of FisheWear was born, a women’s fly fis...2022-07-1940 minWhen Women Fly078 Inversions, Mindset Shifts and Making a Living Doing What You Love with Nathania Stambouli - Founder of Yogi Fight School (2021)As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.Today's episode features Nathania Stambouli, Founder of Yogi Flight School and a devotee of transformation. Nathania is in the business of changing lives as a yoga instructor, retreat leader, and small business coach. In this episode, Sylvia and Nathania debunk misconceptions about yoga and who yoga is for. They discuss why everything you’re looking for in life is...2022-07-1257 minWhen Women Fly077 What Holds Us Back and the Elephant's Tether (2021)In this short solo episode, Sylvia connects with listeners on the topic of perceived limitations. With a little investigation, we often find these limitations are nothing more than a figment of our imagination. But how can we see this for ourselves?What role does yoga practice play? Why do we need to overcome mental blocks? This episode 077 is a partial revisit to Episode 061 The Imaginary Tether that Holds Us Back.Stay Connected:Signup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your i...2022-07-0709 minWhen Women Fly076 Stop Stalling and Start Soaring with Pilot and Motivational Speaker Dawn CookDawn Cook was introduced to the world of flight by her mother, a flight attendant. Dawn loved flying and wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps. But, when Dawn told her mother she wanted to become a flight attendant, her response was, “No. Be a pilot.” And that's just what Dawn did. Dawn's path to becoming a pilot was not easy. As a double minority starting her career in the era of 9/11, Dawn had to battle the odds and fight for what she believed in every step of the way. Dawn knew that st...2022-07-0555 minWhen Women Fly075 Companion Episode with Coach Tenille Hoogland on Training Essentials including Female Physiology, Recovery, and Cross TrainingIn this companion episode, Sylvia and Tenille Hoogland discuss training essentials for female athletes. They discuss how unrealistic expectations of female bodies hurt our health and performance, and what we can do to train smarter.Topics Include: - Misconceptions around women's health- Peri menopause and beyond - Avoiding injuries as an athlete- Body image stereotypes of female athletes - Unique training challenges women face- Tapping into cycles to improve performance- Proper recovery cycles- Avoiding burnout- And other topics...2022-06-3030 minWhen Women Fly074 Reckoning with Performance, Defeat, and Wellness with Pro-Athlete and Coach Tenille HooglandTenille Hoogland has always been an athlete. Her journey started as a young girl with dreams of being a synchronized swimmer in the Olympics. After years of intense training, Tenille hit bottom and left the world of competitive swimming altogether.Despite early setbacks, the drive to compete stayed alive for Tenille. She would later lead Age Group Team Canada to International Triathlon Union World Championship events and become a professional triathlete, earning titles in short-distance and long-distance triathlons.Through all of these experiences and her own struggles with body image and health, Tenille recognized there...2022-06-2854 minWhen Women Fly073 How the Slam Dunk Challenged Media, Repositioned Basketball and Ignited a Conversation about 'Ladylike' Tendencies with Michelle Snow (2021)As part of our Season III relaunch this month, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.When Michelle Snow was young, there was no professional basketball league for women in the United States. Despite no clear path to success, and despite her doubters, Michelle dreamed that she would one day realize her dream of making a career as a professional basketball player. And did she ever!On November 30, 2000, Michelle’s...2022-06-2358 minWhen Women Fly072 Show Up, Seize the Moment, Trust the Process, and Then, There is Motherhood with Vanessa BlakeleyHow do you show up in an uncertain world? Show up for yourself. This episode about preparation, presence, and presentation. As our lives are unpredictable, we see over and over how showing up moves us closer to our dreams and breaks the girdle of paralysis. This week, Sylvia talks to Vanessa Blakeley, a certified pilot by 17 and one who was enthralled by flying from an early age. However, during her junior year of college, a family tragedy changed the trajectory of her life and career, and Vanessa diverted. Don't worry, this is not a sob s...2022-06-2155 minWhen Women Fly071 Growth is a ProcessIn this companion episode, we explore the topic of growth – specifically, the growth mindset.Growth can be scary, and yet, it is so necessary for us to achieve our dreams!The growth mindset concept seems to be everywhere these days, from the boardroom to the classroom and beyond.In this episode, we discuss how cultivating a growth mindset allows us to embrace difficulties and challenges, and how our brains learn through effort and persistence.We also dig into "15 Ways to Become a Better Person", an article published in Inc. Magazine by Jo...2022-06-1708 minWhen Women Fly070 On Taking Risks and Personal Transformation with Backcountry Skier and Paraglider Caite Zeliff (2021)As part of our Season III relaunch this week, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.This is the story of an athletic prodigy. It’s also the story of how setbacks become catalysts for change, how determination fuels a dream, and how a drive for adventure can evolve. And it is a story of risk-taking, mountain life, and personal reflection that characterize what it takes to ski and fly in the...2022-06-151h 09When Women Fly069 Life Lessons in the Stratosphere and Defying Expectations with U-2 Pilot Merryl TengesdalMerryl Tengesdal is one of aviation's most fascinating women. With accomplished careers in both the Navy and the Air Force, Merryl’s perhaps most notable achievement is being the only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 aircraft, a spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. Flying the U-2 requires grit, confidence, and extreme focus, all qualities that have earned Merryl the privilege of sharing the spy plane’s nickname, The Dragon Lady.Besides her decades of experience in flight, what sets Merryl apart is her inquisitive, passionate nature and belief in her...2022-06-131h 02When Women Fly068 The Life of Bessie Coleman, The First Black Woman to Earn a Pilot's LicenseIn this companion episode, we explore the life of Bessie Coleman – the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license.Bessie's story is one of grit and determination. Being barred from flight school in the US because of her race and gender, Bessie made her way to France to learn to fly.During her training, she witnessed a fellow student crash and lose their life, but even this would not deter her.Listen in to learn about the life of Bessie Coleman, and be sure to check out our recent ep...2022-06-1008 minWhen Women Fly067 Never Underestimate the Potential in Teamwork and Your Strength of Purpose with Linda Lindquist-Bishop (2021)As part of our Season III relaunch this week, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Linda Lindquist-Bishop a World Champion Sailor. She is a tireless competitor, thinker, strategist, and advocate for women in sport. This conversation is real talk about courage, positioning women of today to break glass ceilings, sailing, the value of clearly defined roles, choosing love over fear, and w...2022-06-081h 15When Women Fly066 The Power of Upside Down Dreams with Thunderbird Michelle "Mace" CurranMichelle “Mace” Curran is known for her impressive thirteen-year career as a fighter pilot flying F-16s. She went on to serve three years as the only female pilot for Air Force's elite demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, where she was only the second woman to fly as the Lead Solo in the Thunderbird demonstration since the team’s creation in 1953. It may seem like Michelle always was self-assured and confident, but throughout her journey, Michelle faced feelings of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and lack of confidence. Her story is one of grit, perseverance, and determination. She recent...2022-06-061h 09When Women Fly065 Never Let Go of Your Dreams with Carole HopsonAs a child, Carole Hopson spent hours lying on the grass in her grandparents’ backyard watching the planes arrive at Philadelphia International Airport. However, it took decades for Carole to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot. Today, Carole flies a Boeing 737 for United Airlines as a First Officer. Black women make up less than one percent of all certified pilots, and Carole is one of them. Carole’s story is one of inspiration, bravery, chasing dreams, and taking risks. Before becoming a pilot, Carole spent decades working in various corporate careers from journalist to an executive-level emplo...2022-06-0656 minWhen Women Fly064 Welcome to Season III of When Women Fly!Every woman harbors the spirit of flight. We talk about it, one story at a time. Our guests include superstar athletes, world champions, aviators, and women who chart their own courses. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly.Welcome to our third season of When Women Fly!Stay ConnectedSignup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights. Be bold, be brave, and fly.Website – ht...2022-06-0604 minWhen Women Fly063 The Power of a Daily Practice with Libby DeLanaIn 2011, award-winning executive creative director Libby DeLana challenged herself to walk every day for 30 days. It has now been ten years since Libby took on this challenge, and she hasn't missed a day! Libby has walked 25,000+ miles, which equates to walking around the circumference of the earth and then some.These daily walks have transformed Libby’s life. She has been able to slow down and reconnect with herself and the world around her. She has discovered how walking allows her to process thoughts, improve creativity, and more. Libby has recently discovered another way to sl...2022-01-0454 minWhen Women Fly062 End of Year BONUSIn this end-of-the-year bonus episode, Sylvia shares why she took her first break in publishing new episodes this December. She discusses what listeners can expect in 2022, the difficulty of balancing child-rearing with aging parents, and more.Want to connect? Visit us online and signup for the monthly WWF newsletter!Website – https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest – @whenwomenflyEmail – hello@whenwomenfly.com2021-12-3110 minWhen Women Fly061 The Imaginary Tethers That Hold Us BackIn this short solo episode, host Sylvia Winter connects with listeners on the topic of perceived limitations. With a little investigation, we often find these limitations are nothing more than a figment of our imagination. But how can we see this for ourselves?Sylvia also discusses the healing power of Yoga and invites you to join her and Nathania Stambouli for a FREE five-day Yoga workshop. The workshop will run December 27th-31st. Grab the details by clicking the link below. Resources Mentioned:Episode 050 with Nathania Stambouli HANDSTANDS ON...2021-12-0713 minWhen Women Fly060 Be Your Own Golden Goose with Sylvia WinterIn today’s short episode, Sylvia discusses balancing productivity and wellness. She discusses the story of the golden goose, pacing yourself on life’s journey, and the transformative power of story.Stay tuned for our lineup of new guest episodes, coming soon! In the meantime, take a moment to revisit your old favorites and to catch up on missed episodes. Enjoy the holiday season, and don’t forget to make time for yourself.Previous Episodes Mentioned: 004 Eliza Kerr: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1423273/6149164010 Leigh Coates: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1423273/6927674041 Kikkan Randall: https...2021-11-3006 minWhen Women Fly059 Ask Me Anything with Sylvia Winter on Growth, Guests, and GratitudeWhere is your growth edge? What action can you take today to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?Sylvia takes questions from When Women Fly listeners in this first installment of the Ask Me Anything series. She explores finding your growth edge, stepping outside our comfort zone, and how committing to a practice that challenges us can push us towards growth.Topics Include:Insights gleaned from Sylvia’s conversation with Nathania StambouliHow Sylvia finds guests for the podcast.Sylvia’s experience learning to fly.What the metaphor of flight means to Sylv...2021-11-2317 minWhen Women Fly055 On Fear, Motherhood, and Mindfulness with Professional Snowboarder Kimmy Fasani - Advocate for Gender Parity in SportsWhat happens when you have two very big but different dreams vying for your focus? Do you choose one? Or do you risk pursuing both and in doing so commit to a bigger conversation?This was the dilemma faced by today’s guest—a woman who knows a thing or two about what it takes to face the odds, execute physical comebacks and establish herself as a legend in the world of snowboarding.Meet Kimmy Fasani — Snowboarder. Voice for female athletes. Mother. Mountain Baker. Author. Director of Storytelling @andmother_org. And so much more.Ki...2021-10-261h 04When Women Fly054 Secrets to Getting and Staying Strong with Mandy Hoffman - Flight Attendant, Fitness Coach, and MomMandy Hoffman seems to do it all. Balancing being a flight attendant, business owner, and mother of two children may seem like an impossible task. Her secret? Put your oxygen mask on first!In this episode, Sylvia and Mandy discuss finding the courage to stand up for what you believe in and pursue your dreams. They discuss the complicated balance of wellness, how Mandy’s online fitness program Strong Flight is helping people meet their fitness goals, body positivity and body shaming, why fitness needs to end its obsession with skinny, and much more.To...2021-10-1953 minWhen Women Fly052 Flying On and Off the Court with Michelle Snow - Baller, Orator, and EntrepreneurWhen Michelle Snow was young, there was no professional basketball league for women in the United States. Despite no clear path to success, and despite her doubters, Michelle dreamed that she would one day realize her dream of making a career as a professional basketball player. And did she ever!On November 30, 2000, Michelle’s fate of making it to a professional league was sealed when she became the first woman to dunk in a nationally televised basketball game. She hasn’t slowed down for a moment since.In today’s episode, Sylvia and Michell...2021-10-051h 01When Women Fly050 Why Everyone is Doing Handstands and You Can Too with Nathania Stambouli, Founder of Yogi Flight SchoolWhat happens when we find the courage to follow our heart, pursue a dream, and fly? Nathania Stambouli may just have the answer for us.Our first episode of Season II features Nathania Stambouli, Founder of Yogi Flight School and a devotee of transformation. Nathania is in the business of changing lives as a yoga instructor, retreat leader, and small business coach. In this episode, Sylvia and Nathania debunk misconceptions about yoga and who yoga is for. They discuss why everything you’re looking for in life is on the otherside of fear, and how fi...2021-09-211h 01When Women Fly048 Thirty-Seven Ways to Fly and the Season One Wrap-UpSylvia connects with listeners to close out Season I of the When Women Fly podcast, and to introduce Season II launching Tuesday, September 21st.In our nearly 50 episodes and 10,000 downloads, this project has continued to iterate and take on new meaning. A special thanks to each one of our guests, our listeners, and everyone who has shown up to make this project possible.Join us for Season II as we continue to share the stories of women who are shining examples of what’s possible When Women Fly, literally and metaphorically. Believe in the transformative po...2021-09-1608 minWhen Women Fly047 Highlights with Runner Sasha Gollish on Engineering Performance, the Courage Vulnerability Dyad, and Outdoor AdventureToday, we highlight Sasha Gollish in the ninth installment of our Summer Series. Sasha is a professional runner, engineer, speaker, and educator. She was named female athlete of the year in 2015 and has given talks on subjects ranging from engineering to resilience. In this episode, Sylvia and Sasha discuss engineering performance as an athlete, adventure outdoors, mindset, courage, fear and measuring success. Sasha shares her passion for making fast turns on the track and on the slopes, what the metaphor of flight means to her, the power of setting intentions, and much more.2021-09-0921 minWhen Women Fly046 Highlights with Patagonia Surf Ambassador Belinda Baggs on Motherhood, Climate Activism, and SurfingToday, we highlight Belinda Baggs in the eighth installment of our Summer Series. As a world-renowned Australian longboard surfer, mother, and surf ambassador for Patagonia, Belinda leverages her platform to fight for climate justice.In this episode, Belinda and Sylvia discuss the immediacy of the climate crisis. Belinda shares how her nonprofit Save Our Coast is working to inform, inspire, and empower local communities to care for the coastal ecosystem. Belinda provides listeners with insight into how we can play our part in the battle against climate change.Topics Include:Longboard surfing...2021-09-0222 minWhen Women Fly045 Highlights with Shannon Polson: What You Need to Know About Grit and Nurturing Optimism TodayToday, we highlight Shannon Huffman Polson in the seventh installment of our Summer Series. Having gleaned insights from serving in one of the most male-dominated organizations in the world, Shannon has become a thought leader on the subject of grit. Shannon teaches how to cultivate grit and resilience through introspection and knowledge of self.Shannon was one of the first women to fly an Apache helicopter for the US Army, and has since gone on to become an author and keynote speaker.In this episode, Sylvia and Shannon talk a lot about grit...2021-08-2630 minWhen Women Fly044 Highlights with Changemaker Judy Kasiama and Diversity OutdoorsToday, we highlight Judy Kasiama in the sixth installment of our Summer Series. Judy is the founder of Colour the Trails, a Vancouver-based outdoor community that advocates for inclusive representation in outdoor spaces. Judy works with brand partners, businesses, and organizations to break barriers and create accessibility by subsidizing outdoor adventures and creating diverse content.Sylvia and Judy discuss intersectionality and the complexity of identity, rethinking the old profit/nonprofit framework for businesses, the origin story of Colour the Trails, the danger of performative allyship, and much more.Topics Include: 2021-08-1927 minWhen Women Fly043 Highlights with Pro Skydiver Melanie Curtis and How to Fly, Love, and LaughToday, we highlight Melanie Curtis in the fifth installment of our Summer Series. Melanie is an a coach, speaker, author, entrepreneur and professional skydiver. She has jumped out of an airplane over 11,000 times and competed at the highest levels in the sport of skydiving, with numerous team world records. Melanie is a fierce champion for growth and inclusion. All of this has led Melanie to a powerful position of positive influence in her expanded career as a life coach, speaker and author.Sylvia and Melanie discuss the life-changing power of confronting our mortality, fear, love...2021-08-1225 minWhen Women Fly042 Highlights with Social Entrepreneur Refilwe Ledwaba and the Messy Business of TransformationToday, we highlight Refilwe Ledwaba in the fourth episode of our Summer Series. Refilwe is a social entrepreneur, pilot, and educator. She is Founder of the Girls Fly Programme in Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young women to pursue careers in STEAM fields and to foster innovation in their communities.Sylvia and Refilwe talk about the messiness of change and complexity of transformation both personal and cultural. Refilwe speaks to growing up in apartheid South Africa, the digital divide in rural areas, the reality of being an only, oversized overalls, the emotional roller coaster that comes...2021-08-0527 minWhen Women Fly041 Highlights with Olympian Kikkan Randall and What is the Athlete Mindset?Today we highlight Kikkan Randall in the third episode of our Summer Series. Kikkan is an American Olympic champion cross-country skier, mother, breast cancer survivor, and so much more. Here we highlight the athletic mindset, stigmas around mental health in our culture, and what it takes to pursue excellence in any field. She speaks to motivation, grit, excellence, patience, and the importance of a healthy mindset. An advocate for active lifestyles and active parenting it is especially fun to talk about the flipside of accomplishments and titles and dive into her insights into vulnerability, slowing down, consistency, a...2021-07-2928 minWhen Women Fly040 Highlights with Airshow Pilot Patty Wagstaff and Who is Wally Funk?In today's episode, we celebrate pioneering women by revisiting Patty Wagstaff and cheering for Wally Funk. The original recording with Patty took place in the Fall of 2020 and pushed out as Episode 5 - a long form interview well worth a revisit. Today we have compiled a highlight episode that speaks to Patty’s work, wit and passion for flying alongside some of the less known aspects of what motivates her and how she focuses. Never a dull moment, always a next move, and nearing 70, Patty will impress, endear and inspire you. You can watch her air show performance at Air...2021-07-2226 minWhen Women Fly039 Introducing the Summer SeriesFlying into the wind is a tried-and-true way to get off the ground more quickly. But, there are times when taking off is just not a good idea: the crosswinds are too strong for you or the aircraft’s limitation, the runway too short, the visibility too poor, the load to heavy, or the density altitude too high. And these are times we calculate the risks and ultimately decide it could be better, wiser to stay grounded and watch the weather pass. I feel like we have spent 16 months watching the weather pass, calclating and recalculating risk. And...2021-07-1511 minWhen Women Fly038 Transforming Fear into Abnormal Attitudes in Aerobatics with Cecilia AragonI dare you to not be inspired by what Dr. Cecilia Rodriguez Aragon has done with her life. In today’s episode Cecilia shares her story of moving through fear, learning to fly and dismantling the perceived limitations that gripped her imagination. For little girls and women aspiring to achieve great things, it’s the story of overcoming incredible barriers and achieving your dreams. And for the rest, it’s a reminder of the consequences of unexamined implicit bias, privilege, bullying, and negativity.The slow therapy of discipline, repetition, and consistency alongside the ability to literally turn the pe...2021-07-0856 minWhen Women Fly037 Unconventional and Unapologetic with Liz Booker - Literary Aviatrix, YA Writer, and Retired USCG PilotBooks, writing and the Literary Aviatrix. Today’s guest, Liz Booker, a consummate leader, shares what drives her dedication to amplifying the voices of women in aviation and her ingenuity. With just a GED, she worked herself up the ranks from a non-rate enlistee in the US Coast Guard to lieutenant commander, and eventually attended Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.She knows a thing or two about navigating adversity, flying under pressure, leading the way for women in the male-dominated fields, rising in the ranks (from barnacle scraper to senior military representative), transforming a personal passion into...2021-07-0159 minWhen Women Fly036 Barefoot Flying Mom with Marissa ColclasureHow can we break away from the traditional confines of motherhood and integrate our passions with our family life? What can flying teach us and our kids about navigating the twists and turns of this wild life?Marissa Colclasure helps to redefine what we think of as the “typical” mom. A single mother of three, Marissa has found a way to integrate her love for flight and adventure with her work and family responsibilities.In this episode, Sylvia and Marissa discuss how pursuing our passions can influence our loved ones, the light we beco...2021-06-2458 min
The Neil Haley ShowSylvia Winter, Founder & Host, When Women Fly PodcastToday Neil will interview Sylvia Winter, Founder, and Host of the When Women Fly Podcast.
In each episode, Sylvia has poignant conversations with women who fly, run, surf, ski, climb or otherwise soar with a passion for life that is infectious. These are honest and insightful conversations of dreams and reinvention often in the face of uncertainty, doubt, or other impediments. We talk about busting paradigms, grit, working hard, and playing hard all while building a community around the powerful metaphor of flight.
She believes that when we share our stories, own our fears, and dismantle our perceived limitations, the...2021-06-2313 min
Sylvia Winter, Founder & Host, When Women Fly PodcastToday Neil will interview Sylvia Winter, Founder, and Host of the When Women Fly Podcast.
In each episode, Sylvia has poignant conversations with women who fly, run, surf, ski, climb or otherwise soar with a passion for life that is infectious. These are honest and insightful conversations of dreams and reinvention often in the face of uncertainty, doubt, or other impediments. We talk about busting paradigms, grit, working hard, and playing hard all while building a community around the powerful metaphor of flight.
She believes that when we share our stories, own our fears, and dismantle our perceived limitations, the...2021-06-2314 minWhen Women Fly035 Skyward and Uncut Wings: Female Icons of Freedom, Strength, and Resolve with Serinity YoungLet's take a deeper look at women who fly, modern feminism, and how adventurous women are stitched into a narrative about freedom and control ranging widely through myth, religion, and iconography - this story of 'sky-going females'. In this episode, Sylvia talks to Serinity Young PhD about her astonishing study into women and flight chronicled in the 2018 book, Women Who Fly: Goddesses, Witches, Mystics, and other Airborne Females. To take the concept of airborne women and unfolds a deep and thought provoking investigation into the recurrent motif of women free from earthly constraints a...2021-06-1756 minWhen Women Fly034 A Call to the Mountains and Other Reasons to Fly with Sarah Halas - Ski Guide and Alpine Flight InstructorHow can we stay true to ourselves when the neat boxes society organizes us in are stifling? What are dreams and passions if not our guide and confidant? What are the costs and the rewards of a passion-driven life?In today's episode, Sylvia talks to Sarah Halas, flight instructor and mountain guide from Truckee, California. Sarah shares her story of finding flying amongst other pursuits that would bring her deeper into mountains. Challenging assumptions and defying gender roles from the beginning, Sarah has built her life around a love for exploring and physically pushing limits of...2021-06-1058 minWhen Women Fly033 The Unfinished Business of Gender Equality with Tara Geraghty-Moats - World Champion in Nordic Combined and Ski JumpingWhat institutional barriers are (still!) holding back world-class female athletes, and what can we do about it?In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Tara Geraghty-Moats, the Nordic combined women’s World Cup champion in 2021, the first season females were granted a World Cup. The sport, which pairs up ski jumping with a pursuit-start skate ski race, was an original men's event in the first 1924 Winter Olympic program. However, as an Olympic sport, Nordic combined remains the only sport, today, that women cannot compete in and are blocked from participating in despite their exceptional physical ac...2021-06-031h 00When Women Fly032 Dare to Fly with Jessica Cox: Defying Limitations as an Armless Pilot and Black Belt in TaekwondoHow can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams? How do we manage the assumptions that others project onto us?Being born without arms has not deterred Jessica Cox from being an ambitious dream chaser. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Jessica to discuss the remarkable life she's created for herself as a pilot, martial artist, athlete, and keynote speaker. Jessica shares with listeners how we can dig deep and cultivate the resiliency needed to overcome life's greatest challenges. "No one can make you feel inferior without...2021-05-2751 minWhen Women Fly031 The Untold Secret To Spirituality and Flight with Ashaba Faridah - Ugandan Pilot and InnovatorHow can we take action and make a difference in our communities? What would it look like to live in integrity with our deepest spiritual beliefs?In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Ashaba Faridah to discuss interweaving our personal and spiritual lives, finding ways to give back and be of service, what flying can teach us about life, and much more.Ashaba Faridah grew up on the outskirts of Kampala city, Uganda. She is one of a small handful of female pilots in Uganda and is the Founder and Chief...2021-05-2049 minWhen Women Fly030 How a Game Plan and Debrief Can Change Your Leadership Success with Linda Lindquist-Bishop - World Championship Sailboat RacerWhat will it take to raise more women into leadership positions? How can men and women show up as allies to create meaningful and lasting change?In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Linda Lindquist-Bishop to discuss how we can set up the women of today to be successful in leadership positions, what it means to choose love over fear in our relationships and in our lives, why racing sailboats is the best leadership development strategy, and much more.Topics IncludeInnate versus learned leadership skillsWhy the best leaders focus...2021-05-131h 18When Women Fly029 Flying Trapeze and Building Resilience with Dr. Edy Greenblatt - Entrepreneur, Coach and DancerSylvia is joined by dance ethnologist, flying trapeze artist and executive coach Dr. Edy Greenblatt, Ph.D., to discuss what people get wrong about work-life balance and burnout. Edy shares with listeners what flying trapeze and dance can teach us about business and relationships, what we can do to avoid burnout, why we should learn to work with our fear rather than against, and much more. Topics include:Defining resilienceWork as enrichment to life vs. work as depletingThe myth of work-life balanceWhy we need to reframe fearHow the flying trapeze changes everythingIdentifying the activities that deplete a...2021-05-0655 minWhen Women Fly028 Rural, Urban and the Lessons In-Between with Jamie Klaes - Alaskan Pilot, Educator, and SkierIn this episode of When Women Fly you'll meet first-generation Alaskan and distinctively awesome person, Jamie Klaes, Director of Aviation for Alaska EXCEL, a nonprofit that provides resources and skills for rural youth across Alaska. She also flies Medevac missions to rural villages in remote areas and is a backcountry flight instructor in remote Alaska – on floats and skis. She was a dog sledding guide, Former Mayor of Bettles and spent summers as tour pilot around Denali, the largest mountain in the world from base to top. This is a conversation about the cultural divide between rural and...2021-04-2957 minWhen Women Fly027 When Surfing Makes a Scientist and Storyteller with Shannon Switzer SwansonThis week, to celebrate Earth Day, Sylvia is joined by Shannon Switzer Swanson, a National Geographic Explorer, marine social ecologist, and surfer to probe the intersection of storytelling, research, art and science. They talk about modern-day "Exploration"and the role of women and the BIPOC community in redefining it. Shannon is not discouraged or dissuaded by the complexities in her work with conservation and she continues to ask difficult questions, such as: “Can coastal communities manage their resources in ways that both sustain prosperous livelihoods and a healthy environment.” What is the win-win formula?Fun fact...2021-04-2250 minWhen Women Fly026 Aerobatics, Athleticism and Motherhood with Melissa Dawn Burns - Pilot, Flyer, Jumper, Climber, Mom, Wife, Professor and Ultra-runnerIn this episode, Sylvia is joined by Melissa Burns, a professional aerobatic pilot, display skydiver, B.A.S.E. Jumper and mom. As a pilot and athlete, she was the youngest female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team in history and competed for 10 years. Melissa was named the Fastest Woman in the World at the World Champion Wingsuit Jumping Race in Norway and has numerous Skydiving World Records. She is Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, migrates between Alaska and Florida and takes on her role as mom as passionately as...2021-04-151h 17When Women Fly025 Performance Secrets & Speed with Sasha Gollish - Runner, Engineer, ProfessorIn this episode, Sylvia is joined by Canadian Sasha Gollish, professional runner, performance engineer, speaker and educator. They discuss lessons on and off the track, balancing work and play, diversifying your sport, making choices not sacrifices, navigating academia as an educator, deconstructing personal narratives, daily doses of nature and adventure, and much more. Sasha also loves to ski and is passionate about making fast turns on the track and on the slopes. She shares what the metaphor of flight means personally and its reference on her tattoo. Sasha is a flying member of the Haute Volée O...2021-04-081h 05When Women Fly024 Making Policy Cool with Lindsay Bourgoine, Vice President of Protect Our WintersSylvia is joined by Lindsay Bourgoine, the Vice President of Programs and Operations for Protect Our Winters, POW, a community of athletes, scientists, creatives, and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations. Have you ever wondered how your passion for the outdoors can help save it? They discuss how individuals influence collective change, the impact of leveraging athletes' authority on the environment, the opportunities within diverse perspectives with a common goal, the complexities of policy and activism, steps toward change and much more. Topics Include:Growing up in Maine, t...2021-04-0157 minWhen Women Fly023 Many Ways to Fly with Melissa Lowe - Skydiver, Yogi, AuthorIn today's episode, Sylvia is joined by Melissa Lowe to talk about being a pioneer in the sport of skydiving. She shares openly how she has integrated entrepreneurship, skydiving, yoga and family with her history, personal struggles, lessons on what has worked and a unique perspective on role models, mentors and confronting angst and fear. They talk about comradery and loss in a tight-knit community, and much more. Melissa holds 23 skydiving world records and is a licensed pilot, yoga instructor, author, and mom. The Sugar Alpha Chronicles are a series of books based on the life of t...2021-03-2559 minWhen Women Fly022 The Athlete Mindset with Olympic Gold Medalist and Cancer Survivor Kikkan RandallIn this episode, Sylvia talks with Kikkan Randall, a trailblazer in women's sport. They talk about the athlete frame of mind and how it shows up in countless ways from training, team building and competing to fighting cancer, balance and life pivots. Challenges seem to embolden Kikkan. She is candid as she reflects on her journey in sport, life and leadership. She inspires us all to step out of our comfort zone and show up for our dreams, take small actions that serve large goals, give to earnest causes, live life to its fullest and have fun along the...2021-03-181h 15When Women Fly021 What if the Future of Flight is Female? Meagan Davis - Creator of Women Rock WingsIn today's episode, Sylvia is joined by Meagan Davis, Air Force Chaplain, entrepreneur, aviatrix, mentor and creator of Women Rock Wings. Meagan shares her story from early influences growing in Brooklyn to being called to chaplaincy and learning to fly. They discuss the power of faith, her belief that women were born to soar, and the transformative influence of community. During the month of March, Women's History Month, we lean into the power of community by affirming each other’s knowledge and credibility, perhaps what we collectively need most. Meagan is changing the narrative of all women by e...2021-03-111h 06When Women Fly020 Building a Running Community with Carolyn Gardner - Volée Flight Manager at OiselleThis month of March, we celebrate women's history by leaning into stories where the collective energy of women speaks to the incredible influence of sisterhoods and allies. We talk to women who are deeply involved in creating, nurturing and growing communities. In today's episode, Sylvia is joined by Carolyn Gardner, the Volée Team Manager at Oiselle, about the community building power of running. They discuss early experiences of intimidation in running groups and how that inspired Carolyn to make a difference, the adaptations and unforeseen wins during COVID, the power o...2021-03-0450 minWhen Women Fly019 Ranges and Ravens with Leighan Falley - Alaskan Glacier Pilot, Artist, MomIn today's episode, Sylvia speaks with Alaskan glacier pilot, artist, and mother Leighan Falley. Leighan shares with listeners how growing up in the grandeur of Alaska shaped how she engages with the world, her experience as a female pilot, and how she balances her life as an artist, pilot, and mother.Topics Include:Bypassing early gender assumptionsThe legend of the White Wind of DenaliTransitioning into motherhoodAttention for being a female pilotUsing your platform to inspire young womenBush pilots vs glacier pilotsBalancing work, family, and creative expressionHow challenge and adventure fortifies our resilienceFinding gratitude during COVIDEmbracing the...2021-02-2552 minWhen Women Fly018 Tenacity and Flow with Rosie Brennan - Nordic Skier, Olympian, MentorAnchorage-based nordic skier Rosie Brennan flew to victory in back-to-back World Cup races in December of 2020 on the World Cup cross country skiing circuit in Europe. She became the second American cross-country skier to win back-to-back World Cup races. Rosie joins us on today's episode to share her experience and to discuss making history, the Tour de Ski, the trickle-down effect of female accomplishments, diversity and inclusion in winter sports, what it takes to comeback after setbacks, and much more.Topics Include:Finding a way to thrive and train during COVIDDoing less to accomplish...2021-02-1858 minWhen Women Fly017 Adapted Flight with Captain-Crystal Stout - President of Dream Catcher BalloonThis episode is an uplifting conversation with Captain-Crystal Stout, an entrepreneur, innovator, balloon pilot and Founder of the Dream Catcher Balloon Rides. Captain-Crystal has a clear and powerful passion for giving back and serving others especially individuals with physical challenges or disabilities. She has found a way to adapt her aircraft and use her love of flight to change lives. Topics Include:How the Dream Catcher Project came to be.Adapting an aircraft for better accessibility.The "what's it going to take?" mentality.Inspirational stories of Dream Catcher participants. Finding your purpose, an...2021-02-111h 04When Women Fly016 Inclusion & the Outdoors with Judy Kasiama - Founder of Colour the TrailsSylvia is joined by diversity advocate and outdoor enthusiast, Judy Kasiama. Judy is the founder of Colour the Trails, a Vancouver based outdoor community that is aiming to change the lack of diversity and representation for Black and Indigenous People of Color. They provide opportunities for BIPoC individuals and allies to hike, ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and kayak. Judy is the magic behind the growing movement allowing people of all shades and shapes to feel welcome and capable in the outdoors. She makes connections through networks of brands, businesses, and organizations to facilitate opportunities, break barriers and create...2021-02-0454 minWhen Women Fly015 Cirrus Life & Moxie with Ivy McIver - Visionary, Pilot, Endurance AthleteIn this episode, Sylvia talks with pilot, visionary and strategist Ivy McIver, the Director of the SR Product Line at Cirrus Aircraft. Ivy talks about parachutes in airplanes, where planes can go and how they can change your life, why training is so critical, the importance of collaboration in the design process and bringing outrageous innovations to market. They also dig into the psychology of endurance multi-sports and how lessons learned from extreme physical challenges can be applied in other areas of life.Topics Include:Laser focus in pursuit of a dream as a child and...2021-01-281h 00When Women Fly014 Advocacy & Ubuntu with Refilwe Ledwaba - Social Entrepreneur, Pilot, EducatorSylvia is joined by social entrepreneur, pilot, and educator Refilwe Ledwaba. Refilwe is the first black woman from South Africa to fly a helicopter and she is also the first black woman to fly for the South African Police Service. Most recently she founded the Girls Fly Program in Africa, a nonprofit designed to shape, empower, enable and support the next generation of changemakers and problemsolvers in the aviation and space industry.Topics Include:Growing up in apartheid South Africa An upbringing surrounded by strong womenThe importance of seeing people that look like you in positions you...2021-01-211h 12When Women Fly013 Empowering & Enabling Women with Abingdon Mullin - Entrepreneur, Pilot, WatchmakerSylvia is joined by entrepreneur, pilot, and watchmaker Abingdon Mullin. A successful businesswoman and a mentor, Abingdon drew inspiration from her love of flying to build the lifestyle brand Abingdon Co. The founder of the Abingdon Foundation, Abingdon has channeled her influence into empowering women to pursue their dreams in STEAM (science, tech, engineering, art and math) fields and enabling ventures in entrepreneurship.Topics Include:Abingdon's eclectic background and influencesGoal setting, shooting for the moon, internal motivationHow a free food event turned into a lifetime of flyingThe entrepreneurial spirit–building a lifestyle brandLessons learned as a yo...2021-01-1449 minWhen Women Fly012 Grit & Optimism with Shannon Huffman Polson - Pilot, Veteran, AuthorIn this first episode of 2021, Sylvia talks with Alaska native and speaker Shannon Huffman Polson about her journey as a thought leader on grit and resilience. She served as one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the US Army and earned her MBA at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth before writing The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World and founding The Grit Institute where she coaches people on developing grit in careers and workplaces. We talk a lot about grit, what...2021-01-0759 minWhen Women Fly011 Special New Year EpisodeIn this short New Year's Eve Episode, Sylvia reflects on the complexities and challenges we've gone through collectively in 2020. Sylvia opens up about the formation of the When Women Fly podcast, shares a bit of her backstory, touches on the powerful metaphor of flight, and discusses the value of telling stories....Resources mentioned:Diane AckermanOn Extended Wingswww.dianeackerman.comElizabeth LesserCassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changeswww.elizabethlesser.orgBrené BrownThe Gift of ImperfectionThe P...2020-12-3116 minWhen Women Fly010 Handstands & Helicopters with Leigh Coates - Yogi, Pilot, EntrepreneurIn this episode, Sylvia talks with pilot and yogi Leigh Coates about practice, migration, flying, commitment, acceptance, and much more. Her journey is one of a trailblazer bringing dreams to reality and finding a way to pursue a core calling. We talk flying in Alaska, practicing yoga on-the-job, enduring a devastating injury, and using setbacks to comeback with more determination and moxie. We also talk about being an entrepreneur, using photography to share on IG, and the value of creating an Instagram community especially during COVID. Leigh is hard to pigeonhole - you will just have to listen yourself!2020-12-2357 minWhen Women Fly009 Peaks & Powder with Lexi duPont - Big Mountain Skier, Pilot, FilmmakerSylvia is joined by Lexi duPont, a professional big mountain freeskier, filmmaker, and pilot from Sun Valley, Idaho. She was a Freeskiing World Tour and Red Bull Cold Rush contender, who has been featured in several films such as Warren Miller’s Wintervention and Future Retro. Shaped by Descent is a beautiful story of Lexi's 10-year obsession with the amazing terrain and unparalleled descents in the mountains of Alaska. Topics Include:Growing up in Sun Valley, IdahoHer mom, the first women to go inverted on skis, master...2020-12-161h 00When Women Fly008 Oceans & Activism with Belinda Baggs - Patagonia Surf AmbassadorSylvia is joined by Belinda Baggs, a world-renowned Australian longboard surfer, mother and surf ambassador for Patagonia. She campaigns as an athlete and climate activist using photography and film to magnify her message. Belinda, who offers a perspective on what we can do to help, is passionate and deeply tuned into this environment she considers her happiest place, the ocean.Topics Include:Longboard surfingClimate activismSurfing as an art form and a lifestyleHarnessing feminine energy as a surferToxic wetsuits, and ecological alternativesMaturing in life, starting a familyUsing photography and social media as an activistLife lessons from surfingAnd o...2020-12-0951 minWhen Women Fly007 Comradery & Backcountry with Kim Havell - Professional Skier, Guide, WriterSylvia connects with high school friend, Kim Havell, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming - a mountaineer, professional skier, and mom. Outside Magazine named Kim as a “Preeminent Female Ski Mountaineer of our Time” in 2012. She was listed by Backcountry Magazine as one of “37 Most Important Women in Backcountry”. She has a lineup of past and present sponsors including Salomon and Osprey.Kim shares how she made her way in the mountain sport world, and her transition into parenthood.Topics Include:Taking risks, forging your own trailBuilding relationships and community on the flyTraveling the world, and lessons...2020-12-0254 minWhen Women Fly006 Growth Mindset & Service with Bethany Miller - Pilot, Veteran, AuthorIn this episode of When Women Fly, Sylvia is joined by Bethany Miller to discuss living without limits. Bethany is a social scientist, aviator, businesswoman, and self-defined flux agent.Topics Include:- Growth vs fixed mindsets, and how they relate to resiliency- How Bethany forged her own career path, from aviation to businesswoman to author- Playing on the career jungle gym instead of climbing the career ladder- The evolution of work in the post-2008 economic environment- Understanding generation flux- The endless journey of reinvention2020-11-251h 08When Women Fly005 Fire & Air with Patty Wagstaff - National Aerobatic ChampionSylvia is joined by Patty Wagstaff to discuss her journey to becoming a US National Aerobatic Champion. Patty was the first woman to achieve this title, a feat she repeated twice thereafter, and has garnered worldwide recognition for her aerobatic routines.Topics Include:Growing up abroad, traveling youngDefying expectations of traditional gender rolesLearning to fly after an accident while working in AlaskaResiliency, finding a mentorBecoming the first woman US National Aerobatic ChampionMethodically attacking your goalsWhy talent can be a hindranceZen and the Art of ArcheryManaging ADD, leveraging ADD as a strengthReinvention after achievementOpening the Patty Wagstaff...2020-11-1846 minWhen Women Fly004 Connecting Nature & Spirit with Eliza Kerr - Climber, Surfer, Ayurvedic SpecialistSylvia connects with climber, surfer, and ayurvedic specialist Eliza Kerr. Eliza is a founding member of Balanced Rock, and Moonstone Retreat Center.Topics Include:Eliza's transition from Illinois to Yosemite Studying in NepalTeaching at the Yosemite InstituteFacing fear as a climberRisk vs reward in adventure sports Connecting with our authentic selvesProcessing the death of loved onesRecovering from severe injuriesThe birth of Balanced RockCreating a community of womenMoonstone Retreat CenterLiving a life of kindness and gratitudeDetaching from the digital worldAnd other topicsResources Mentioned:http://balancedrock.orghttp://elizakerr.comWant to co...2020-11-1145 minWhen Women Fly003 Growth & Wisdom with Enid Otun - First Female Chief Pilot in NigeriaSylvia connects with Enid Otun to discuss overcoming childhood trauma and learning to fly. Enid was the first female chief pilot in Nigeria, and hosts the podcast If Women Were Meant To Fly, The Sky Would Be Pink.Topics Include:Being bold. Refusing to be a victimAddressing and working through past traumasPost-traumatic growth and resilienceLearning how to accept praiseLearning to accept success after years of traumaTaking responsibility for your lifeDoing the work required to become the person you aspire to beReading Russian classicsBeing a role-modelFinding new normals through the seasons of lifeAnd other topicsResources...2020-11-1153 minWhen Women Fly002 Ups & Downs with Nikki Stone - Olympic Gold Medalist in Aerial SkiingSylvia is joined by US National Ski Hall of Famer Nikki Stone. Nikki became the first American to win a gold medal in inverted aerial skiing in the 1998 Winter Olympics.Topics include:Early dreams of winning an Olympic gold medalWorking with fear as an elite athleteGrandma's quote, "The brave do not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all."Recovering from injury, being told to quit, resilience The turtle effect and metaphorTrying new things to stoke old passionsConnecting to childhood dreamsFocusing on questions, not answersMotherhoodBeing content and happy with your own accomplishmentsAnd other topics2020-11-1137 minWhen Women Fly001 Love & Hilarity with Melanie Curtis - Professional Skydiver, Author, CoachSylvia is joined by professional skydiver, author, and podcast host Melanie Curtis. Melanie has completed over 11,000 jumps and has been a leading figure in the sport of skydiving for more than twenty years.Topics Include:Melanie’s first skydiving adventureFacing the fear of deathLove and hilarity being the most important things in lifeCreative self-expression as our greatest contributionBusting false assumptions about pursuing the professional skydiver dreamNormalizing mental health and self-careSpeaking with heart and integrity, detaching from outcomeRepresentation of women in all walks of lifeReinvention and resiliency after experiencing lossLosing and rediscovering love for a life passionCOVID as...2020-11-1158 min